Background
Australian Wool Innovation is a Not-for-Profit organisation owned by nearly 22,000 Australian woolgrowers. Australian Wool Innovation invests in research, development, innovation and marketing. They are focused on the global supply chain for Australian wool.
Moreover, this investment plays a crucial role in enhancing the overall value of Australian wool globally.
Business Challenge
As a part of a tri-annual Review of Performance, Australian Wool Innovation identified a need to enhance its data management and reporting. Specifically, the enhancement was necessary to ensure more consistent and reliable utilisation of data. This would assist in decision-making, program evaluation and general operations.
Furthermore, Australian Wool Innovation recognised that ad-hoc reporting, poor data quality, unreliable data sources and limited knowledge retention were limiting Australian Wool Innovation ability to effectively pursue its Mission Statement – to increase the sustainability of the Australian wool industry.
Consequently, addressing these challenges became a priority.
Software Evaluation Results
Combined Management Consultants was engaged to facilitate an independent, pragmatic and auditable Evaluation Process. CMC’s evaluation was used determine the best Data Management and Reporting Solution and Vendor for Australian Wool Innovation’s diverse requirements.
CMC used its Evaluation Methodology to document Business Scenarios and a Request for Proposal. Australian Wool Innovation then selected a shortlist of Vendors to progress to the presentation stage.
Following this, after conducting reference checks and due diligence, Australian Wool Innovation chose a preferred Vendor and proceeded with a Proof of Concept, followed by implementation.
